Trustees Records, Vol. 5, 1870 (page 155)

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155

Trustees.

Voted, – that the subject be postponed to the next meeting
of the Board.

A verbal communication was received from Mr
Lawrence
in behalf of the Committee on Grounds in regard
to a supply of water for a fountain at Halcyon Lake;
also for a supply for a small fountain on Elm Avenue near
the lot of the late Peter Hubbell, proposed to be presented
to the Corporation by his Widow. On motion of Mr Lawrence

Halcyon Lake supply of water for fountain at authorized:

Voted, – that the Committee on Grounds be authorized to make
arrangements with the Water Board of the City of Cambridge
for supplying water for a fountain at Halcyon Lake, and
to make all necessary connection with the water pipes for
that purpose.

Also for fountain on Elm Av.

Voted, – that the Committee on Grounds be authorized to
furnish water for a small fountain on Elm Avenue, if they
shall deem it for the interest of the corporation; and make
the necessary connection with the Cambridge water pipes for that purpose

Water supply for Cem.y Subject ref. to Com. on Grds to cons. & report.

On motion of Mr Turner, it was

Voted, – that the general subject of water supply for the
Cemetery be referred to the Committee on Grounds to consider
and report.

Washburn Wm claim of for prof. services. Prest req. to rep. facts concerning.

On motion of the same gentleman it was

Voted, – that the President be requested to report to this Board
the facts in relation to the claim made upon this Corporation by
William Washburn, architect, for services in preparation of plan
for the Reception House.

A statement of sales of Lots effected by the Superintendent,

Notes and Questions

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KathleenFox

Of note re Water: request for a fountain on Halcyon lake as well as a small fountain on Elm Ave.

Also: note architect William Washburn working on plans for the Reception House.